Shawntá is licensed to practice in Washington, Colorado, and Arizona. She is a member of the Washington State Bar Association Health Law Section, the Washington State Society of Healthcare Attorneys, and the American Health Lawyers Association.

Shawntá received her LL.M. in U.S. Health Law and Policy from the University of Washington School of Law where she achieved the top full-time GPA. She earned her law degree at Phoenix School of Law and directly following graduation, Shawntá clerked for the Honorable Edward W. Bassett (ret.), judge for Maricopa County Superior Court. She received her bachelor’s degree from Arizona State University.